Ped 2 Flashcards
what is the most common reason why a baby is born prematurely
signs of this
sepsis from infection
cloudy or smelly amniotic fluid
what constitutes a pre term baby
three conditions to be manage
<37 weeks
sepsis, thermoregulation, RDS
what constitutes a term baby
four conditions to manage
37-42 weeks
sepsis, pneumonia, birth asphyxia, meconium aspiration
post term baby
two conditions to manage
>42 weeks
asphyxia related complications and sepsis
why are most others induced at 41-42 weeks
because the placent doesn’t function as well at this point and can injure the baby
what does a gestational age assessment look at
neuromuscular and physical maturity
components of neuromuscular maturity
posture
square window
arm recoil
popliteal angle
scarf sign
heel to ear
what is the most important indicator of gestational age
how accurate is it
posture
accurate with in one week
how would a preterm baby present posturally
full extension and no flexion
what is the square window
how sshould this change as the baby gets older
the angle between the palm and the flexor surface of the arm when the hand is flexed
the angle should decreased as gestational age increases
arm recoil test
how will this differ pretime to term
pull the arms down and se if the naturally recoil
a full term baby will naturally bring their arms back to less than 90, a preterm wont
poplital angle
try to draw leg up to the ear, a preterm baby will allow more extension of the knee
heel to ear
take both letgs to the ears without lifting the hips off the table, preterm will allow rhis
scarf sign
when the preterm babies arm is pulled across their neck they wont fight
what should cause an increased (bad) score on scarf test
obesity, chest wall edema, short humerus, shoulder girdle hypertonicity
what would cause a spuriously low (good) score on scarf sign
brachial plexus injury or general hypertonicity
what does the skin of an immatue baby look like
red, shiny, tacky
if 24028 weeks there will be venous patterns on the trunk, head, and neck
lanugo
what does it mean in term of prognosis
fine hair on the baby
more lanugo means the baby is more viable
how will the plantar surface of a preterm bbaby look like
preterm will have a more smooth foot
eye fusing
eyes fused suggested a gestational of 26 weeks
how will the ear look on a preterm baby
cartilage looks more firm on a term than a preterm baby
maturity of male genitalia
female
presence of testis, degree of descent, developemtn of rugea on the scrotum
prominence of the clitoris, develpment of labia minora/majora
neonate PE color
cyanosis of hands an feet is normal, jaundice is abnormal
what typically causes jaundice ina neonate
infection or hemolytic process
neotnate PE vital signs
HR 120-140 preterm 140-160
heart sounds split s2 normal with no murmurs
RR 40-60
neonate PE eyes, nose, jaw
eyes should be 2-3cm apart
nose flattened bridge
pierre robin small jaw
pierre robin
issues with transport and intubation
babies with no lower jaw or very small one, commonly have stridor and tongue obstruction
easiest to transport prone and hard to intubate
what would abnormal red reflex indicate
glaucoma or cataracts
ear tags/ear pits are possibly indicative of what
kidney malformation because they are formed at the same time
how should the ears line up in relation to the eyes
the eye and the ear should be on a horizontal line, if the ear is low set it can be indicative of a chromosomal problem
how many vessesls hould be in the umbilical cord
two veins and one artery
neonate PE thorax
symettry, retractions, precordial activity
contour of the abdomen and number of vessels in the cord
neonate PE spine and extremities
curvatures, dimpling, bulging, exposed spinal cord
symmetry in appearance in movement, ROM, positioning
acrocynanosis
constriction of small arterioles that leads to cyanosis in the hands
four reflexs to note on neonate PE
root
suck
moro
grasp
root reflex
stroking the cheek will cause the baby to turn their head to ward the stimulus
suck reflex
issues with develipment
when the roof of the babies mouth is touched they wil begin to suck
usually doens;t present until 32 weeks and not fully developed until 36 weeks
moro reflex
how long is it present
a loud sound will cause the baby to throw back their head, extend their arms, cry, then pull the limbs back in
lasts about 5-6 months
grasp reflex
how long is this present
stroking the palm causes the babies hand to close
5-6 months
mongolian spots
why is it important to document
skin discoloation
can be mistaken for a bruise and lead someone to think there is abuse
what is the most important part of a apgar score
the progression or lack thereof (apgar 4 to 9 is ok, 4 to 4 is worrisome)
IURG (intrauterine growth restricted)
two types
what does this put them at risk for
assymterical: head too big for their body
neurochemical etiology of ADHD
deficiency of dopamine and norepinephrine
what is the gender bias in ADHD
how do they present differently
males more than females
men more hyperactive
women more inattentive
four centers in the brain associated with ADHD
frontal cortex (attention, organization, executive function)
limbic system (emotions)
basal ganglia (inattention, impulsivity)
reticular activating system (inattention, impulsiviity, hyperactivity)
genetic correlation of ADHD
prevalence
70-80% genetic
5 %
ADHD symptoms
inattention
hyperactivity
impulsivity
diagnostic conditions for ADHD
6+ symptoms under 16, 5+ symptoms over 17
present for at least 6 months
symptoms inappropriate or disruptive
symptoms are present in two or more settings
clear evidence that the symptoms interfere with social functioning
symptoms are not better explained by another condition (anxiety, dissociative disorder, schizophrenia)
two symtom categories for ADHD
inattention or hyperactivity/impulsiveness
inattention ADHD symptoms
often fails to give close attention to details
trouble holding attention on tasks
doesn’t listen when spoken to
doesn’t follow thoruh with instruction or fails to finish tasks
trouble organizing tasks
hyperactive ADHD symptoms
fidgets a lot
leaves seat often
unable to play quietly
talks alot
combined presentation of ADHD vs predominantly inattentive or hyperactive
allows for inattentive and impulsive criteria if there are enough present for six months
forms for ADHD
vanderbitl form
conners scale
comorbid conditions associated with ADHD
any mental, emotional, behavior disorders
behavior issues
anxiety
depression
autism spectrum
tourettes
DDX for ADHD
age approproate activity
mood disorders
anxiety disorders
ASD
substance abuse
ADHD treatment (pre school)
start with behavior therapy with positive reinforcement
add stimulants if therapy is ineffective
ADHD treatment (school aged)
types of medication
start with medication plus behavior therapy
methylphenidate
amphetamine
dextroamphetamine
nonstimulant treatment for ADHD in school aged children
atomexetine (strattera)
buproprion (wellbutrin)
guanfacine
behavior therapy for teachers and parents to implement with ADHD kids
keeping a schedule
keeping distractions to a minimum
having a place for all their things (toys, books, etc)
setting small, reachable goals
rewarding positive behavior)
presentation vs diagnosis of symptoms in ASD
symptoms usually present in the first 2 years but no diagnosed until age 4
hallmark features of ASD
altered communiations/interactions with others
repetitive movements
restricted interests
all these symptoms interfere with functioning at home/school/etc
DSM diagnostic criteria for ASD
presistant social communication and social interaction deficits
restrictive, repetative behaviors behaviors
symptoms present in early development
symptoms cause clincally signifcant impairment to function
disturbances are not explained by an intellectual disability
etiology of ASD
unknown, possible genetic or enviromental factors
risk factors for ASD
down syndrome, fragile X, rett syndrome
older parents
having a sibling with ASD
low birth weight
specific symptoms of ASD
little to no eye contact
abnormal response when someone tries to get their attention
unusual tone of voice
flat affect
echolalia
extreme focus
hyper/hyposensitive to sensory input
who diagnoses ASD
general practitioner makes initial screen
specialized evaluation by psych, speech pathology, pediatricians
hearing screens or lab tests to rule out other causes
DDx of ASD
childhood psychoses
fragile X
hearing loss
comorbid conditions with ASD
ADHD
depression
anxiety
frequent diarrhea
colitis
asthma
eczema
treatment of ASD
early treatment is important
involves therapy and medication
social service programs
life style modification
intellectual disability involved impairment in what two areas
intellectual ability (IQ <75)
lack of adaptive behaviors (hard time learning but can communicate)
intellectual disability prevalence and gendrer bias
1% have it, 85% of those are mild
males affected more than females
etiology of intellectual disability
problems during pregnancy or child birth
genetic conditions
illnesses
injuries
preventable causes of intellectual disability
FAS
maternal drug use
maternal malnutrition
infection
T/F the etiology is intellectual disability is usually known
false, it is only known in 1/3 of patients
symptoms of ID
deficieits in intellectual functions (language development, reasoning, problem solving, planning, judgement)
deficits in adaptive learning (fails to become independent, limited functioning in daily activities)
diagnosing ID in children under 3.5
over 3
developmental testing
developmental testing, standardized tests, psych eval, vision and hearing test
specialized tests for diagnosing intellectual disability
genetic testing
brain imaging (micro/macrocephaly)
metabolic screen
comorbid conditions associated with intellectual disability
CP
epilepsy
ADHD
ASD
depression
DDx for ID
ASD
developmental delay
FAS
communication disorders
spoken language disorders
hearing loss
treatment for ID
speech therapy
OT/PT
special education
behavior therapy
counseling
medical therapy if needed
risk factors for pediatric depression
FHx of depression
family dysfunction
exposure to early difficulty (neglect, abuse)
low birth weight
TBI
gender dysphoria
substance abuse
symptoms of pediatric depression
depressed
decreased interest
change in appetite weight
sleep issues
psychomotor agitiation or retardation
fatigue
comorbid consitions for depression related to CV issues
diabetes
obesity
sedentary lifestyle
smoking
depression standardized tools for pediatrics
mood and feelings questionaire
beck depression inventory
child depression inventory (7-17)
reynolds adolescent depression (grades 7-12)
Dx of pediatric depression
HP
PE
mental status exam
labs (CBC, CMP, TSH, Urine)
DDx for pediatric depression
adjustment disorder with depressed mood
bipolar
sadness